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Bomb blasts rock Howrah's Shibpur slums as violence erupts in Bengal, heavy police deployed
May 07, 2026 23:55 ISTA series of crude bomb explosions created panic in Howrah's Shibpur area, injuring several people and damaging property. The BJP alleged that its minority leader Manoj Khan was targeted, while political tensions flared with the party accusing TMC of involvement.
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West Bengal Election result: What happened in 45 seats of Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts?
May 05, 2026 14:24 ISTVoting for the West Bengal Assembly elections took place in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, covering all 294 seats.
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What happened in seats such as Cooch Behar, Howrah Uttar, Jorasanko, Murshidabad, Darjeeling
May 05, 2026 14:24 ISTThe saffron party won 207 seats, a significant rise from the 77 seats it secured in the 2021 elections. In contrast, the TMC accumulated 81 seats, a sharp decline from the 184 seats it won previously.
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West Bengal: Three killed, two injured after car plunges into pond in Howrah
November 24, 2025 17:25 ISTResidents and authorities rushed to the spot to rescue the car occupants. The injured have been admitted to a hospital.
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Jamalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express to start from today: Know route, timing and fare
Business | August 16, 2025 13:41 ISTThis service is an extension of the Bhagalpur–Howrah Vande Bharat Express and will significantly enhance rail connectivity for passengers in the region.
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Security beefed up in Howrah ahead of 'Nabanna Abhiyan' on 1st anniversary of RG Kar rape-murder
August 09, 2025 12:00 ISTEarlier, the victim’s father expressed dissatisfaction over the probe conducted by the Kolkata Police and the CBI in this case. The victim’s parents are also likely to take part in the protest.
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Kolkata Metro operations on Howrah-Sector 5 corridor to start after green signal from PMO
May 02, 2025 23:28 ISTKolkata Metro: The Esplanade-Sealdah stretch in the middle of the total 16.6 km corridor of the East-West Metro is left unfinished as the work there was delayed because of soil subsidence following water seepage several times.
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Kolkata Metro services to be suspended between Howrah Maidan-Sector V from April 26, here’s why
April 23, 2025 23:18 ISTThe Kolkata Metro, in a statement, said that the suspension would allow for testing the efficacy of the ‘Communication-based Train Control’ (CBTC) system from Howrah Maidan to Sector V.
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Massive fire erupts at chemical factory in Dhulagarh, Howrah, 15 fire engines deployed
March 21, 2025 23:47 ISTThick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the factory as emergency services worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas. Officials have yet to confirm the cause of the fire, and no casualties have been reported so far.
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Kolkata Metro announces partial, complete block on Green Line on these days | Check details
March 04, 2025 18:46 ISTThe Kolkata Metro Railway has announced a disruption in the metro services for four days on the Green Line. On two days, the disruption will be partial, while on other two days, there will be a complete blockade.
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Train movement on Howrah-Bandel-Bardhaman route affected for 3 hours, passengers express concern
February 27, 2025 13:15 ISTTrain movement in the Howrah-Bandel-Bardhaman section was restored at 11.07 am after necessary repairs, he said. The official said that 23 suburban trains in the section were cancelled owing to the disruption.
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Four, including woman, injured in explosion in Howrah Mail coach in Punjab's Fatehgarh
India | November 03, 2024 13:40 ISTThe explosion took place in a plastic bucket containing firecrackers around 10.30 pm on Saturday night when the train was headed to Howrah from Amritsar
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Ahead of Assembly polls, Railway Minister flags off Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express in Jharkhand
Jharkhand | October 10, 2024 21:28 ISTAccording to the ministry, this new train service will connect Sahibganj to Howrah. It will cover a distance of 350 km in just seven hours at an affordable fare of Rs 125 which is expected to provide considerable relief to the residents of Jharkhand.
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Mamata visits flood-affected areas, accuses Centre of failing to carry out dredging at DVC dams
September 19, 2024 16:05 ISTMamata Banerjee during her visit to the flood affected areas in Howrah said this is not rainwater, it is water released by the central government organisation DVC from its dams.
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West Bengal: Minor girl 'molested' by lab technician at Howrah's govt hospital, arrested
September 01, 2024 16:57 ISTA minor girl was allegedly molested at a government hospital in Howrah by a lab technician. The police said that they have arrested the accused.
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Bangla Bandh: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar stages sit-in protest on Kolkata road
August 28, 2024 23:08 ISTClashes between BJP and Trinamool Congress workers were reported, heightening tensions in Kolkata and other areas. Despite the bandh, most markets, shops, and government offices remained open, although there was a noticeable decrease in public transport and private vehicles on the roads.
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Nabanna Abhiyaan: Kolkata Police rejects permission for protest demanding Mamata's resignation
News | August 27, 2024 9:11 ISTKolkata Police on August 26 in a press conference informed that have denied permission for the Nabanna Abhiyaan protest on August 27, citing the lack of a formal application from the student body ‘Paschimbanga Chhatro Samaj'.
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Mamata Banerjee disowns brother Babun Banerjee over political dispute
March 13, 2024 15:46 ISTIn a bold move, Mamata Banerjee disowned her familial connections with Babun Banerjee amidst a political rift over the TMC's candidate selection process.
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India's first underwater metro train service in Kolkata to be inaugurated by PM Modi today. Details
March 06, 2024 0:03 ISTThe Prime Minister will inaugurate the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of the East-West Metro corridor, a part of which runs under the Hooghly river.
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West Bengal: 18-year-old student dies while getting down from running train in Howrah
September 07, 2023 8:18 ISTWest Bengal news: The accident happened on Tuesday when the girl, identified as Srabanti Ghosh, tried to get down from a galloping local train while returning home.
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